Meaning
To agree or assent [with to ‘a proposal, a request’]; to give way.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
First attested in the early 15th century. From Middle English acceden, from Latin accēdō (“approach, accede”), formed from ad (“to, toward, at”) + cēdō (“move, yield”) (English cede). Compare French accéder. Unrelated to ascend, aside from the common ad prefix.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 14 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-09-25CADEINV
- 2026-06-19ACDEIMY
- 2026-05-23ACDEINY
- 2026-05-05CABDENU
- 2025-12-02CLAKEDH
- 2025-08-17CAIDBET
- 2025-02-19AOCLEDK
- 2025-02-06CAMEDIY
- 2024-06-12CAULDEB
- 2024-05-11ACNEDJY
- 2024-04-05CAMEDIT
- 2024-02-16EAVDCTX
+2 earlier appearances in the archive.